Strengthened: Collection of Inspirational Poems

By Yvette George-Horton

This is the third collection of inspirational, heart-warming poems of love, light, strength, triumph, and victory. This collection is intended to help and promote a peaceful human life for all people of all ages on this spiritual journey.

“Until lions could tell their own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter” (African proverb).

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 12, 2018
• ISBN: 9781984559746

Yvette George-Horton

Yvette George-Horton born in Tobago. Legally migrated to the USA with my family more than 30 years ago. I am a mother, Grandmother and a person of Faith. Published several collections of poetry. Past employee of Pace University Member: Yale University Parent's Committee Member: International WHO'S WHO of Professionals - Networking in the World of Professionals Awards: Pace University and National Library of Poetry Hobbies: International Travel mostly with Trinity Church, Wall Street, Manhattan Pilgrimage Group, Photography, gardening and outdoor activities. Collections for Publication: ONE STEP IN TIME (Collection of Inspirational Poems) Exploring love, faith, hope and peace in this UNCERTAIN TIME. BLESSED WITH POSSIBILITIES:(Collection of Inspirational Poems) Expression of thanks for faith, Love, hope and Peace LIVING: (Collection of Inspirational Poems) Humbly living of a life of Faith, Love, Hope and peace.

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Copyright © 2018 by Yvette George-Horton.

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Rev. date: 10/11/2018

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Contents

Strengthened

Thank You, God

Thanksgiving Awesome Jesus

Almighty God (9/3/17)

Believe to Receive

Beautiful People of Colour

The Battle

Amazing Grace

Armed

Beautiful Child of God

Blessed

Blessed to Be a Blessing

I Am a Child of the Creator

Choices

Choose Life

Completely True to Oneself

Cover of Darkness

The Covenant

Deliverance

Differences

Ethiopia

Feeling Free

Freedom

God’s Servant

Gift of Life

Give Me Hope

The Great I Am

Guard Your Heart

God’s Glory

Heaven’s Waiting Room

Help Us

Holy Spirit

I Need Jesus

Insincere Charlatan

Injustice

In Our Midst

Justice

Listen

Living

Be Loved

Love Perfected

When We Love

Love Is

Loosened

Meaningless

A Mother’s Walk of Life

Messenger Muhammad Ali

Nature

News That Confuses Safety

New Year

No More Sad Songs (Spoken Word)

Only Happy Songs

Outside Looking In

Patience—Holy Land

Pay Attention

Praise

When We Pray

Sameness

Self-Discovery

Source

Success

Stones

Triumphant

My Teacher

True Leader

Truth Be Told

Treasure

Victory

Worry

Yield

Young Man, Stop Running

Do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

—Isaiah 41:10

Editors: Nicholas, Christen, and Caiden Thompson

This collection is dedicated

to my parents, Enid and Vernon George, who taught us that "with God as the head of our household, all things are possible."

I thank God always for this gift and for my children—Dane, Camille, and Brian—who not only push me to continue writing but who also have been my constant help and encouragement every step of the way.

I give my thanks to Mary George, Carlyle George, Yvonne, Taina Forde, Jasmine Horton, Nella Thomas, Lynette Hepburn, Valerie Preston, Minnie Curry, and to my siblings, family, and friends. Also to my church family—the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago; St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, New York; Trinity Wall Street, New York—and to the pilgrimage and pilgrims along the way, thanks for your support.

Cover photograph and design by Edris T. Forde

Research and Reference: The Holy Bible

Strengthened

Strengthened by the power of prayer on all occasions and with all kinds of prayers

Strengthened by a compassionate, loving God to be effective spiritual warriors

Overwhelmed by extreme chaos and unable to stand firm in the face of hopelessness

Strengthened with faith in God that delivers blows to the kingdom of darkness

Strengthened and convinced that one cannot have Christ without community

Strengthened to understand God’s warning that before honour comes humility

Strengthened when we disobey, take shortcuts, or think we know a better way

Strengthened by Jesus, who commands His angels to protect us when we pray

Strengthened when emotions are fragile to pursue righteousness with prayers

Strengthened with absolute purity to turn away from busybodies and gossipers

Strengthened with courage to be gallant fighters and to resist the trap of temptation

Avoid idlers and godless chatter and be the everlasting pride and joy of generations

Strengthened when God chooses what is weak in the world to shame the strong

God strengthens the low and despised to impart true secret and hidden wisdom

Strengthened to love, even when the situation is loveless, with the love of the Lord

Strengthened by the depth of the riches and by the wisdom and knowledge of God

Strengthened by the intensity of prayer and worshiping Jesus—the light everlasting

Gave thanks to God, not a meaningless formality but brings joy every morning

Freed from suffering, healing dwells in my body and disease is not welcome anymore

Strengthened by the power of God that preserves us, negativity is out the door

Strengthened by the wisdom of God that instructs us to show love in the face of hate

Love, in its true reality and power, shapes our lives where there is doubt to have faith

Strengthened by the hand of God that protects us and gives us hope when in despair

Strengthened to soar with wings like eagles when hope renews and replaces fear

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Thank You, God

Thank You, God, for my eyes can see

Thank You, my Lord God, for loving even me

Thank You, God, for the morning so bright

Thank You, God, for the peaceful sleep at night

Thank You, God, for everything; this is a new day

Thank You, God, for leading and lighting the way

Thank You, God, for the gift of the Holy Spirit

Thank You, God, I now cannot live without it

Thank You, God, for taking away all hurt and all pain

Thank You, God, for my prayers were not in vain

Thank You, God, for the sunshine, the snow, and the rain

Thank You, God, for the blessings; I praise Your holy name

I thank You, God, for the Word—so filling and true

I thank You, God, for letting me love and serve You

I thank You, God, for good health